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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.61, 5,851.72 and 2,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.61, 5,851.72 and 2,377.25 is: 3,280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.61 : 5,851.72 = 2,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.61/5,851.72 = 2,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.61x = 5,851.72 × 2,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.61x = 13,911,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,911,001.37/4,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.42

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